December 5, 1957 – A trade with the Chicago Cubs brought the Milwaukee Braves starting pitcher, veteran right-hander Bob Rush. To get him the Braves gave up a pair of Taylors, Sammy and Phillips. Rush will go 10-6 for the Braves and help them to the 1958 World Series. He will lose his only World…
The American League purchases a $1.8 million group accident policy to help clubs buy new players in case of a major disaster.
The Cards turn down the Phillies’ offer of Richie Ashburn and Harvey Haddix for Ken Boyer, trusting that Boyer will turn into a good third baseman. Then, in one of their best trades ever, the Cardinals acquire outfielders Curt Flood and Joe Taylor from the Redlegs for pitchers Marty Kutyna and Ted Wieand. The 19-year-old Flood, who appeared in eight games for Cincinnati over the past two seasons, will anchor the St. Louis outfield for the next 12 years.
The minor leagues threaten to sue Major League Baseball if it televises Sunday games in their territory.
St. Louis Cardinals make one of their best trades ever, acquiring Curt Flood
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